How is a modded server different from vanilla?

A modded server changes gameplay through plugins: gather rates above 1x, kits, shops, teleports, custom loot tables or entirely new modes. Vanilla servers run the base game with no such changes. Facepunch requires any server that alters gameplay to appear in the Modded tab, so if you see a raised rate outside that tab, it is against the rules. Plugins that only affect admin tools or chat do not make a server modded.

What should I check before joining a modded server?

Start with the rate, because it changes how long a wipe lasts and how much you need to farm. Then look at the wipe schedule: some servers wipe weekly, others monthly, and blueprints may or may not reset. Region and group limit are next, especially if you play with a small team. The server's own page shows its recent player counts, so you can see whether it is busy at the times you play.

Do modded servers wipe blueprints?

It depends on the server. The monthly force wipe on the first Thursday resets the map for everyone, but blueprint wipes are a separate choice. Many modded servers wipe blueprints with the map, some keep them for several wipes. The server's page or its description will say which. If it does not, assume they wipe with the map.

Can I play on a modded server with the normal game client?

Yes. The mods run on the server, so you join with the standard Rust client and download nothing extra. You will see the effects in-game: faster gathering, shops, kits and so on. Some servers use custom maps, but those are also delivered by the server automatically.

Observation log

Top modded Rust servers

8,268 online Ordered by most players Page 79 of 166

#	Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
3901	RS-1907	[JPN] IKKUNN Server D (Tokyo) \|Japan PvE [ASIA]222.224.192.138:28025	0/ 40	EA		monthly	moddedpve	16d 12h ago	T− 17d 16h FW
3902	RS-2321	[JPN] IKKUNN Server BP (Tokyo) \|Japan PvE [ASIA]222.224.192.138:28028	0/ 40	EA		monthly	moddedpve	13d 12h ago	T− 17d 16h FW
3903	RS-5958	Hitode Server222.230.31.148:28017	0/ 500				modded	2d 23h ago	–
3904	RS-7794	[JP] Vital Friends \| 2x \| Duo \| 3000222.8.35.53:28016	0/ 500	EA	duo		2xmodded	13d 13h ago	–
3905	RS-15611	ZGT - PVE - Rusted World (EU)2.241.219.35:38016	0/ 100	EU	quad		moddedsoftcore	16d 6h ago	–
3906	RS-11595	AtomRust Modded PVE135.181.134.94:60409	0/ 40	EU		monthly	moddedpve	9h ago	T− 17d 16h FW
3907	RS-15302	LastShelters2.24.141.30:28017	0/ 100				modded	17d 4h ago	T− 17d 16h FW
3908	RS-15302	RadZones2.24.161.35:28017	0/ 100				modded	17d 5h ago	–
3909	RS-15611	RaidDunes2.24.162.96:28017	0/ 100				modded	32d 16h ago	–
3910	RS-14598	UA WARZONE/PVP/8 PLAYERS MAX/MONTYLY WIPE176.98.23.70:28017	0/ 500				vanillamodded	15d 8h ago	–
3911	RS-15611	Rust by G-Portal.com213.136.90.245:28416	0/ 50			monthly	vanillamodded	17d 1h ago	T− 17d 16h FW
3912	RS-15302	Rusty North \| SOLO/DUO/TRIO \| WEEKLY2.248.235.253:28017	0/ 125		trio	weekly	modded	15d 5h ago	T− ~5d 18h
3913	RS-8241	xer0 Solo Rust2.25.139.14:28016	0/ 5			monthly	moddedpve	1d 22h ago	T− 17d 16h FW
3914	RS-14853	Rustvane2.25.254.116:28017	0/ 100				modded	12d 12h ago	–
3915	RS-4084	[AU]Valhalla - Victoria119.17.141.60:28017	0/ 50	OC			modded	17d 4h ago	T− 17d 16h FW
3916	RS-5156	ABigBossGamer's server2.27.54.235:28017	0/ 5				modded	6d 11h ago	–
3917	RS-3875	[KR] HAPPY PIG \| PVE 5X \| 14-Day Wipe \| Final Day PVP121.132.13.10:28017	0/ 10	EA		biweekly	5xmoddedpve	12d 14h ago	T− ~1d 9h
3918	RS-6230	wuduan server122.225.117.122:28016	0/ 20		quad		moddedsoftcore	8d 23h ago	–
3919	RS-9391	[EU] Panelra 2x \| Monthly \| No Group Limit2.28.116.186:28017	0/ 100	EU		monthly	2xmodded	17d 8h ago	T− 17d 16h FW
3920	RS-14034	RustClans RT PoC2.28.130.79:28017	0/ 20				modded	7d 10h ago	–
3921	RS-15611	Hagoromo Server23.106.231.14:11501	0/ 50				modded	17d 6h ago	T− 17d 16h FW
3922	RS-11467	Reforged Build Server \| Production Rules23.108.66.125:28020	0/ 75		6	monthly	moddedpve	17d 6h ago	T− 17d 16h FW
3923	RS-15611	ur stinky geo23.109.125.179:29063	0/ 30				modded	8d 1h ago	–
3924	RS-7396	MrBeano Server104.55.40.216:28017	0/ 50				modded	14d 12h ago	–
3925	RS-15611	Radioactive Soop23.109.45.155:25567	0/ 40				modded	17d 3h ago	T− 17d 16h FW
3926	RS-15611	My Apex Rust Server23.109.45.211:25656	0/ 500				modded	15d 17h ago	–
3927	RS-7292	ER Test server 223.109.45.243:25578	0/ 500				modded	3d 9h ago	–
3928	RS-4521	Flight Rust23.109.45.71:25632	0/ 500	EU		biweekly	modded	6h ago	T− ~13d 17h
3929	RS-4233	[EU] The Laundromat \| Vanilla \| No P2W \| No Team Limit \| Wee23.109.45.7:25656	0/ 120	EU			modded	2d 8h ago	–
3930	RS-15611	ER Test server 123.109.46.105:25650	0/ 500				modded	3d 9h ago	–
3931	RS-3048	Xiaohei Server125.229.56.230:28017	0/ 100				modded	8h ago	–
3932	RS-15611	Keos Spielwiese213.202.226.169:28019	0/ 10		quad		moddedsoftcore	14d 23h ago	–
3933	RS-15611	THE PIRATES \| Solo/Duo 2x - JUST FULLWIPED23.111.240.211:28015	0/ 50	EU		biweekly	2xvanillamodded	22d 18h ago	T− ~5d 5h
3934	RS-7301	[EU][NL] KWSN PVE \| No TechTree \| Custom Npcs \| Raidable Bases23.111.240.211:28245	0/ 50	EU		monthly	moddedpve	17d 8h ago	T− 17d 16h FW
3935	RS-7803	Z0RG/X2/Backpack/SkillTree128.0.134.115:28016	0/ 100	EU		monthly	2xvanillamodded	9d 6h ago	T− 17d 16h FW
3936	RS-4362	tomato-server129.225.160.71:28017	0/ 2				modded	15d 23h ago	–
3937	RS-4597	Rusty Dream [Raidable Bases\|EU-US\|PvE\|MOD]23.111.240.213:28015	0/ 50	EU			modded	17d 8h ago	T− 17d 16h FW
3938	RS-4672	[Eternal] Rust Vanilla PVE129.232.213.149:28017	0/ 40				modded	17d 6h ago	T− 17d 16h FW
3939	RS-15611	[ES] The Squad Marine \| 2x Backpacks \| Monthly2.139.159.180:28017	0/ 40	EU		monthly	2xmodded	72d 11h ago	T− 17d 16h FW
3940	RS-4292	Grampy_Rust108.207.110.158:28017	0/ 4				modded	17d 5h ago	T− 17d 16h FW
3941	RS-13982	BATTLEFIELD 100X - WORK IN PROGRESS23.122.246.41:28017	0/ 500				100xmodded	17d 6h ago	–
3942	RS-15455	US \| Kova's Aimtrain \| Facechecks/1v1/Speargun/Range23.160.168.168:27017	0/ 500	NA			modded	14d 3h ago	–
3943	RS-15611	My Untitled Rust Server23.161.168.128:24456	0/ 200		quad		modded	16d 20h ago	–
3944	RS-15611	DodoLink Rust23.175.41.6:28017	0/ 60				modded	76d 19h ago	–
3945	RS-15611	asdf23.186.113.121:27017	0/ 40				modded	2h ago	–
3946	RS-4587	RUSTOLA.com 5x \| Long \| PVP \| NPC Events \| Kits23.229.5.34:28014	0/ 100			monthly	5xmodded	17d 7h ago	T− 17d 16h FW
3947	RS-14171	McKean Rd Rust Server173.75.244.4:28017	0/ 20				modded	9d 5h ago	–
3948	RS-15611	Blue Torrent Gaming PvP205.209.105.43:28015	0/ 50				modded	16d 1h ago	–
3949	RS-15611	Halo Test205.209.120.235:28015	0/ 50				modded	73d 4h ago	–
3950	RS-15611	Nates216.201.72.11:9083	0/ 40			monthly	vanillamodded	163d 14h ago	T− 17d 16h FW

Rank is the catalogue number: RS-070 is the 70th server on players over the last seven days. The bar under the players is how full the server is; the light curve its players hour by hour. Next wipe is an estimate (~) unless it is the force wipe (FW); hover a time for the reason.